Core Insights - The Brand Finance 2026 Global Brand Value 500 report was released on January 20, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland, highlighting the performance of various brands globally [1][5]. Group 1: Chinese Brands Performance - A total of 68 Chinese brands made it to the list, with the insurance sector showing strong performance, featuring 7 insurance companies [1][5]. - The top Chinese insurance brands included Ping An (32nd), China Life Insurance (104th), and China People's Insurance (145th) [1][5]. - Among the 7 insurance brands, 6 experienced an increase in brand value, with China People's Insurance seeing a significant growth of 12%, reaching a brand value of $16.82 billion and moving up 5 places to rank 145th globally [1][5]. Group 2: Brand Rankings and Values - Notable rankings include Douyin at 6th with a brand value of $153.54 billion, State Grid at 10th with $102.44 billion, and ICBC at 12th with $90.88 billion [2][6]. - Other significant brands include China Construction Bank (14th), Bank of China (17th), and Agricultural Bank of China (19th), all maintaining strong brand values and ratings [2][6]. - The report indicates that the brand strength scores and ratings for these companies reflect their competitive positioning in the market, with many achieving AAA or AA ratings [2][6].

据统计，南下资金已连续8日净买入阿里，共计58.3455亿港元；连续4日净买入小米，共计20.1881亿港 元；连续13日净卖出中国移动，共计102.2037亿港元。(格隆汇) 格隆汇1月21日｜南下资金今日净买入港股139.3亿港元。其中： 净买入盈富基金41.53亿、恒生中国企业18.17亿、阿里巴巴-W 10.78亿、中国人寿10.08亿、快手-W 7.33 亿、小米集团-W 5.89亿、中芯国际3.87亿、中国海洋石油3.64亿、山东黄金3.03亿、美团-W 2.04亿、 净卖出中国移动9.21亿、腾讯控股2.71亿、华虹半导体1.2亿。 | | 沪股通 | | | 深股通 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 名称 | 潔跌幅 | 净买入额(亿) | 成交额 | 名称 | 涨跌幅 | 净买入额(亿) | 成交割 | | 阿里巴巴-W | 2.2% | 9.45 | 42.24 Z | 腾讯控股 | 0.3% | -3.01 | 25.58 Z | | 小米集团-W | -0.2% | 3.08 | 41.87 Z | ...

Group 1 - Northbound capital recorded a net buy of HKD 139.3 billion on January 21, with HK Stock Connect (Shanghai) contributing HKD 77.89 billion and HK Stock Connect (Shenzhen) contributing HKD 61.41 billion [1] - The most bought stocks included the Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (02800), Hang Seng China Enterprises (02828), and Alibaba-W (09988), while the most sold stocks were China Mobile (00941), Tencent (00700), and Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) [1] - Alibaba-W received a net buy of HKD 10.77 billion, with significant growth in its AI model downloads, surpassing 100 million downloads [5] - China Life (02628) saw a net buy of HKD 10.07 billion, driven by positive expectations in the life insurance sector [5] - Kuaishou-W (01024) gained a net buy of HKD 7.33 billion, with its AI product showing a 350% increase in paid user growth [5] Group 2 - Semiconductor stocks showed divergence, with SMIC (00981) receiving a net buy of HKD 3.87 billion, while Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) faced a net sell of HKD 1.2 billion [6] - TSMC's increased capital expenditure forecast indicates strong long-term demand driven by AI [6] - Shandong Gold (01787) received a net buy of HKD 3.03 billion, with gold prices hitting historical highs amid geopolitical tensions [7] - CNOOC (00883) saw a net buy of HKD 3.64 billion, with ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices [7] - Xiaomi Group-W (01810) and Meituan-W (03690) received net buys of HKD 5.89 billion and HKD 2.04 billion, respectively, while China Mobile (00941) and Tencent (00700) faced net sells of HKD 9.21 billion and HKD 2.71 billion [7]

Core Insights - The insurance sector has seen a significant surge in new business through the bancassurance channel, with nearly 40 life insurance companies reporting a total new business scale exceeding 71.1 billion yuan, marking a substantial year-on-year increase [1][5] - The driving force behind this growth is attributed to the ongoing low interest rate environment, which has diminished the attractiveness of traditional deposits, prompting funds to seek alternative investment channels [6][8] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The bancassurance channel has successfully captured a large volume of funds that are looking for new outlets due to the declining interest rates, with the one-year and above fixed deposit maturity amount reaching 50 trillion yuan in 2026 [2][6] - The appeal of bancassurance products has been amplified in the context of low deposit rates, with standard products offering a maximum guaranteed interest rate of 2.0% and participating products providing a minimum return of 1.75% plus floating dividends [2][6] Group 2: Policy and Structural Changes - Recent policy adjustments, including the integration of insurance and banking services, have facilitated the growth of the bancassurance channel, allowing it to surpass individual insurance as the leading distribution channel in the first half of 2025 [3][7] - The growth in bancassurance premiums has translated into increased commission earnings for customer managers, enhancing customer retention and providing banks with a stable source of funds [7][8] Group 3: Future Outlook - The bancassurance channel's performance in 2026 is expected to be a result of both the low interest rate environment and the structural changes within the banking sector, with projections indicating that new business premium growth for listed insurance companies through this channel could exceed 30% [4][8]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the current premium rates of AH shares, with Northeast Electric, Zhejiang Shibao, and Junda Co. leading in premium rates, while CATL, Hengrui Medicine, and China Merchants Bank are at the bottom of the list [1][2]. Premium Rate Rankings - Northeast Electric (00042) has a premium rate of 815.25%, followed by Zhejiang Shibao (01057) at 378.67% and Junda Co. (02865) at 342.63% [2]. - The lowest premium rates are recorded for CATL (03750) at -13.79%, Hengrui Medicine (01276) at -2.52%, and China Merchants Bank (03968) at -2.22% [1][2]. Deviation Values - Junda Co. (02865) has the highest deviation value at 104.89%, followed by Goldwind Technology (02208) at 23.62% and Guanghetong (00638) at 20.17% [1][2]. - The lowest deviation values are for Northeast Electric (00042) at -35.64%, Chenming Paper (01812) at -16.87%, and China Life (02628) at -15.34% [1][4]. Additional Insights - The report includes a detailed table of the top ten and bottom ten AH stocks based on premium rates and deviation values, providing a comprehensive overview of the current market situation [2][3][4].

在投资领域，中国人寿海外公司投资策略注重风险管理和长期价值创造，为中国香港国际金融中心的可 持续发展注入强劲动力。 据了解，2025年11月香港特区政府发行多币种数码绿色债券，包括美元债、离岸人民币债、港元债及欧 元债。中国人寿海外公司参与全部四个币种债券认购，合计约24亿等值港元，成为中资保险最大认购 方。 2025年，中国人寿海外公司参与了多宗香港H股IPO，支持联交所18A章程（允许未盈利生物科技公司 上市），积极投资半导体、AI、医疗等热点领域企业，支持优秀中资企业在IPO中获得合理定价。 据悉，中国人寿海外公司还通过半导体、AI、医疗等赛道的多只私募股权基金，积极参与到多个明星 创新企业的股权投资，其中包括2025年9月在香港联交所主板挂牌上市的禾赛科技（02525.HK），2026 年1月在香港联交所挂牌上市的"AI大模型第一股"——MiniMax（00100.HK）。 （文章来源：中国经营报） 2026年1月20日，《中国经营报》记者从中国人寿集团获悉，截至2025年12月31日，中国人寿海外公司 总资产已超过4528亿港元。 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the industry [1]. Core Insights - The current preset interest rate for ordinary life insurance products is 1.89%, a slight decrease from the previous value of 1.90%, indicating a narrowing decline in the preset interest rate research values over recent quarters [4]. - The report highlights that the long-end interest rates have stabilized since 2025, with a gradual upward trend established in the second half of 2025, suggesting a positive outlook for the industry [4]. - The report emphasizes the implementation of a dynamic adjustment mechanism linking preset interest rates to market rates, which is expected to guide companies in prudent pricing and asset-liability management [4]. - The likelihood of a "buy-stop" season in 2026 is considered low, as the preset interest rate research value is close to the maximum allowable rate for current products, making significant adjustments unlikely [4]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The report notes that the preset interest rate research values have shown a decreasing trend, with recent declines of 21bps, 14bps, 9bps, and 1bps, indicating a gradual stabilization [3]. - The financial regulatory authority has issued guidelines to link preset interest rates with market rates, which is expected to enhance the industry's pricing strategies [4]. Market Trends - The report indicates that the 5-year LPR remains at 3.5%, the 5-year fixed deposit benchmark rate at 1.3%, and the 10-year government bond yield at 1.85%, all showing stability compared to the previous quarter [4]. - The report suggests that the insurance sector has experienced a positive cyclical recovery since December of the previous year, with expectations for improved performance and valuation recovery [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends continued attention to key players in the insurance sector, including China Life, China Pacific Insurance, Ping An Insurance, New China Life, China Property & Casualty Insurance, and AIA Group, as they are expected to benefit from the anticipated market conditions [4].

2026年1月8日，楚雄金融监管分局发布批复称，《关于中国人寿（601628）财产保险股份有限公司楚雄 市支公司申请变更营业场所的请示》（国寿财险楚发〔2025〕142号）收悉。经审核，现批复如下： 二、中国人寿财产保险股份有限公司应按照有关规定及时办理变更及许可证换领事宜。 一、同意中国人寿财产保险股份有限公司楚雄市支公司营业场所变更为：云南省楚雄彝族自治州楚雄市 开发区紫溪大道三号桥头北侧尚城商务中心主楼14层14-4室。 ...

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Core Insights - The insurance industry has significantly improved claims processing speed and service efficiency by 2025, with "fast and full compensation" becoming a standard service feature [1][2][3] Group 1: Claims Processing Efficiency - In the life insurance sector, Xinhua Insurance reports that claims for small medical insurance under 5,000 yuan are settled in an average of 0.5 days, with 17% of claims processed within one hour and 70% within eight hours [1] - Ping An Life achieved a record claim payment in just 8 seconds, while ICBC-AXA's medical insurance claims can be settled in as little as 8 minutes for major claims [1] - China Life Property Insurance processed a claim in just 2.5 minutes, demonstrating strong emergency service capabilities even in complex disaster scenarios [2] Group 2: Digital Transformation and Technology Integration - The rapid improvement in claims speed is attributed to the implementation of digital transformation strategies and advanced technologies in the insurance sector [3] - Ping An Life introduced the DeepSeek model for intelligent claims review, achieving 93% of automated claims processed within 60 seconds [3] - China Life Health's intelligent claims review increased by 33.2% year-on-year, with an intelligent input rate exceeding 69% [3] Group 3: Expanded Insurance Services - Insurance services are evolving beyond mere financial compensation to encompass comprehensive health management and proactive risk reduction [4] - China Pacific Insurance aims to bridge the digital divide by providing personalized services for the elderly and vulnerable groups, reaching 947,000 people through online claims services [4] - The integration of technology is reshaping every aspect of the claims value chain, from reporting to payment, creating a more efficient and customer-friendly insurance service environment [4]